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malling

American  
[maw-ling] / ˈmɔ lɪŋ /

noun

  1. the overbuilding of shopping malls in a region.

    the malling of America.

  2. the practice of frequenting malls to socialize or shop.

Etymology

Origin of malling

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

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The malling of America in recent years has created a glut of stores, which has been a delight to consumers but a nightmare to the shopkeepers.

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